Lois Marie Jeanes Morris
Lois Marie Jeanes Morris, 94, a retired secretary of FWISD, passed away Oct. 14, 2023 in San Antonio.
Lois was born Feb. 15, 1929, in Taylor. She graduated from Taylor High School in 1947, and attended Texas State University.
On Sept. 9, 1950, Lois married Haynes in Taylor. They settled in Fort Worth beginning in 1953, until Lois moved to San Antonio in 2019. They had three children, Deborah, Keith and Leigh Ann.
Lois served as a secretary for FWISD and retired in 1990 from Stripling Middle School. She was a devoted member of Broadway Baptist Church since 1953, Ridglea Country Club for 49 years and The Woman’s Club of Fort Worth. She volunteered with Plaza Medical Center and as a docent with the Fort Worth Zoo.
Lois enjoyed time spent on genealogical research to pass along to family members.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Haynes Morris; her parents, Herbert and Louella Jeanes of Taylor; her brother, Lyle and his wife Alice Jeanes of Sherman; and her great grandson Nathan Romo of Lorena.
Lois is survived by her children, Debbie Escobar (Adolph) of San Antonio, Keith Morris (Kit) of Crowley and Leigh Ann Romo (Ramon) of Loren; eight grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23, at Broadway Baptist Church.
A funeral service will be held Monday, Oct. 23 at 1 p.m. at Broadway Baptist Church with burial to follow at Greenwood Memorial Park.
Her memory may be honored with a contribution to Broadway Baptist Church or a charity of one’s choice.
